Financial institutions today operate between three distinct worlds: the front-office, middle-office, and back-office. While each office is a vital part of the organization, the amount of investments for each could not be more unbalanced. The front-office receives a significant amount of resources, and understandably so, as financial institutions aim to keep up with consumer expectations and compete with fintech companies. Unfortunately, it means the middle- and back-office fall lower and lower on the priority list, leaving the IT team struggling with limited resources, staff, and budget.